Ten years after the death of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, this commemorative edition of her final book combines practical wisdom, case studies, and the authors' own experiences and spiritual insight to explain how the process of grieving helps us live with loss. Includes a new introduction and resources section. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross's "On Death and Dying" changed the way we talk about the end of life. Before her own death in 2004, she and David Kessler completed "On Grief and Grieving," which looks at the way we experience the process of grief. Just as "On Death and Dying" taught us the five stages of death--denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance--"On Grief and Grieving" applies these stages to the grieving process and weaves together theory, inspiration, and practical advice, including sections on sadness, hauntings, dreams, isolation, and healing. This is "a fitting finale and tribute to the acknowledged expert on end-of-life matters"

Originally published: c2005.

Foreword to the Anniversary Edition -- Authors' Note -- Preface: "I Am Done" -- Introduction: Anticipatory Grief -- 1 The Five Stages of Grief -- Denial -- Anger -- Bargaining -- Depression -- Acceptance -- 2 The Inner World of Grief -- Your Loss -- Relief -- Emotional Rest -- Regrets -- Tears -- Angels -- Dreams -- Hauntings -- Roles -- The Story -- Fault -- Resentment -- Other Losses -- Life Beliefs -- Isolation -- Secrets -- Punishment -- Control -- Fantasy -- Strength -- Afterlife -- 3 The Outer World of Grief -- Anniversaries -- Sex -- Your Body and Your Health -- So Much to Do -- Clothes and Possessions -- Holidays -- Letter Writing -- Finances -- Age -- Closure -- 4 Specific Circumstances -- Children -- Multiple Losses -- Disasters -- Suicide -- Alzheimer's Disease -- Sudden Death -- Contents -- 5 The Changing Face of Grief -- 6 Elisabeth Kübler-Ross: My Own Grief -- 7 David Kessler: My Own Grief -- Afterword: The Gift of Grief -- Acknowledgments -- Reading Group Guide -- Guide for Further Discussion -- Resources.